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Boston Merchant Financial

6.1/10
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Burrell Stockbroking

7.3/10
7/10WinnerRegulation6/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Boston Merchant Financial was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dubai, while Burrell Stockbroking was established in 1968 and is based in Australia. Boston Merchant Financial holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Burrell Stockbroking is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Boston Merchant Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Burrell Stockbroking has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at Boston Merchant Financial and $100 at Burrell Stockbroking.

Burrell Stockbroking wins this category
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialBurrell Stockbroking
Min. Deposit$50$100
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Founded19881968
CountryDubaiAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Boston Merchant Financial and Burrell Stockbroking, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Burrell Stockbroking has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at Boston Merchant Financial). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Boston Merchant Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Boston Merchant Financial wins this category
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialBurrell Stockbroking
Min. Deposit$50$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Boston Merchant Financial offers MT5, cTrader, while Burrell Stockbroking supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Boston Merchant Financial supports social and copy trading features, which Burrell Stockbroking does not offer. Burrell Stockbroking edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Burrell Stockbroking wins this category
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialBurrell Stockbroking
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Boston Merchant Financial and Burrell Stockbroking compare. Burrell Stockbroking runs regular live webinars; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Burrell Stockbroking has a video library; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Burrell Stockbroking publishes daily market commentary; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Burrell Stockbroking integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Boston Merchant Financial does not. Burrell Stockbroking maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Burrell Stockbroking scores higher overall in education and research.

Burrell Stockbroking wins this category
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialBurrell Stockbroking
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Boston Merchant Financial accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Burrell Stockbroking supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialBurrell Stockbroking
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Boston Merchant Financial and Burrell Stockbroking offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialBurrell Stockbroking
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese